2026 YCN Photo Contest

As YCN celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are proud to continue one of our established traditions, the Photo Contest, an initiative that for years has highlighted the creativity and scientific excellence of young ceramists. Submit your ceramic micrograph with a title and a brief explanation to youngceramists@ecers.org before 30th April 2026.

The results will be announced during the upcoming YCN Workshop.

Awards:

1st: 100 €
2nd: 80 €
3rd: 50 €

Each participant may submit one original micrograph for which they hold full author rights.
We invite you to take part in this long-standing YCN tradition as we mark our 10th year.

Last news

Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust is 31st May 2026!

Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before mid-July 2026. Activities submitted for the deadline of 31st May 2026 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before Mid-August 2026.

Mar 2, 2026

YCN Newsletter 30 - Reflections from Alejandro Montón

Dear YCN Friends and Colleagues,

As my term on the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) committee comes to a close after a journey that began in December 2021 and ended this January 2026, I want to take a moment to share a few personal reflections and heartfelt thanks.

Feb 24, 2026